AMD Athlon II X2 270 vs AMD Phenom II X2 560

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CPU lineage

AMD Athlon II X2 270 or AMD Athlon II X2 270 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Athlon II X2 270 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 270, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X2 560 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 560, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus) Group AMD Phenom II - 545
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Athlon II X2 270 Name AMD Phenom II X2 560
AMD Athlon II Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X2 270 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 270 is 3.4 GHz
The AMD Phenom II X2 560 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 560 is 3.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking Yes
2 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X2 270 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X2 560 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

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No AES-NI No
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
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Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X2 270 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X2 560 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2011 Release date Q3/2010
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
45 nm Technology 45 nm
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-- Release price 65 $
Propus Architecture Callisto (K10)
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM3 Socket AM3
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes